The budget of 2017 was a big one for over 50’s and first home-buyers, two demographics not normally on the same page.  For first home-buys there was assistance to build a deposit inside superannuation the (First Home Super Saver Scheme) and for us, a promise to allow us to contribute downsizing proceeds into superannuation. Oh and we also received a one-off payment (for recipients of the age... read more>

Retirement is a scary thing. If you consider it for a moment, the term “retirement “ didn’t even exist 50 years ago.  Prior to then, people simply did not retire. If you were alive, you worked and if you couldn’t work, your care fell to family or charitable institutions. Looking after frail or invalid members of society was first championed by the Germans in the 1800’s. It only provided f... read more>

There is so much happening that FiftyUps need to know about in the telco space at the moment, it’s hard to know where to start. But because it affects all of us to some degree, it’s important to understand what it means for you… Let’s break it down into two categories, those who use data and those who don’t. YES I USE DATA Here’s what you guys need to know. Following mass complaints... read more>

The exodus from private health insurance looks set to continue with predictions of another annual increase of almost $200 for an average family.  But before you drop or reduce your cover, be sure to take advantage of the Club offers with HealthInsuranceComparison.com.au and HCF. (Details below.) Health Minister Greg Hunt has predicted to media this week that premiums will rise again on Ap... read more>

Have you ever considered dipping into your Superannuation? I know I did once when I was made redundant from my job and was struggling with the mortgage. I found out it’s very tough to dip in Super - and so it should be.  But 15,000 of us tapped it last year to pay for medical procedures such as weight loss surgery, at a time when thousands of us are dropping private health cover due to soari... read more>